Chapter 17: Purpose Driven Life

This chapter was about how we are created not only to believe but to belong. When we join the Church of God, it is far more than just adding your name on a role, buts its like becoming an organ in an actual body. Everyone's role is important for the function of the body, but separated, we cannot fulfill our jobs. Many Christians feel that it's not necessary to be apart of a local congregation, but that's not true. God wants us to fellowship with other believers, and be committed and accounted for a church, instead of being "bunny believers" like Warren said. Having a church family identifies you as a genuine believer, moves you out of self-centered isolation, helps you develop spiritual muscle, and helps to keep your from backsliding. God's purposes for the church are identical to his purposes for us: worship, fellowship, discipline ship, ministry, evangelism. God wants us to get more involved in the church. Don't be just an attender, be a real member.